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Back to SearchWhat motivates students to learn?
Episode 54
Jennifer Meyer and Thorben Jansen on the factors that encourage students to tackle an academic challenge. Read the article on BOLD.
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2 years, 6 months ago
Digital books for children affected by war
Episode 53
Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Natalia Kucirkova ask: Could making stories accessible help children traumatized by conflict? Read the article on BOLD…
2 years, 6 months ago
How might parents’ speech impact children’s development?
Episode 52
Children who hear less complex language at home may be at a disadvantage when starting school, says Emily Wood. Read the article on BOLD.
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2 years, 7 months ago
How the brain changes as children learn to read
Episode 51
Later readers may need more support, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD.
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2 years, 7 months ago
The impact of COVID-19 prenatal stress on child development
Episode 50
Social support during pregnancy can lessen the impact of stress, say Kathryn Manning and Catherine Lebel. Read the article on BOLD.
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2 years, 7 months ago
What happens when students experience the power of their brains?
Episode 49
Tieme Janssen and Nienke van Atteveldt describe an intervention to promote a growth mindset and boost learning. Read the article on BOLD.
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How has the pandemic shaped sibling relationships?
Episode 48
The stresses of isolation probably improved some sibling relationships, while negatively impacting others, says Ayla Pollmann. Read the article on BO…
2 years, 7 months ago
Bedtime routines aren’t just for babies
Episode 47
A consistent bedtime routine helps children sleep and promotes learning and development, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD.
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2 years, 7 months ago
Should adolescents start school later?
Episode 46
A later start time might lead to more sleep and higher achievement, says Amanda Ruggeri. Read the article on BOLD.
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2 years, 7 months ago
Does access to nature matter for children’s learning and wellbeing?
Episode 45
Adults seem to benefit from being in nature, but the research on the effects of nature on children’s development is still unclear, says Ayla Pollmann…
2 years, 7 months ago